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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is a premium priced laptop known for its high refresh rate and lighter weight, making it comparatively more portable and suitable for fast-paced gaming. However, it has a lower battery capacity and less storage. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17, while less portable due to its larger size and weight, offers a higher resolution screen, more storage, and a more powerful graphics card, which might be more suitable for high-intensity engineering applications, 3D work, and machine learning tasks. Consider your need for portability, specific performance requirements, and budget when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
9.0
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The HP Omen 17 is favored for gaming and 3D because it features a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 5's RTX 3070 GPU and 360 Hz refresh rate. Despite the Aorus 5 having a higher refresh rate, the superior quality of the Omen 17's screen and the more powerful GPU make it a very good choice for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Omen 17 are highly suitable for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, substantial RAM, and high-performance GPUs, which are crucial for computationally intensive tasks and graphic design software. The Aorus 5's screen is bright and offers good color coverage, contributing to its effectiveness for design, while the Omen 17's larger and sharper display, alongside a robust GPU, make it excellent for detailed engineering visuals, although its heavier build is less ideal for frequent mobility.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the HP Omen 17 for gaming and AI, while the HP Omen 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a display that offers clear visuals and bright colors, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, as its panel type, resolution, and color reproduction meet the necessary criteria. However, its refresh rate is not high enough to match the smoother visuals required for optimal gaming and 3D rendering, which might cause motion blur or screen tearing in fast-paced scenarios. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17, with superior brightness and resolution, enhances the viewing experience for general tasks and is also proficient in displaying a wide range of colors for professional design work, but similarly falls short for gaming due to a less than ideal refresh rate.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Omen 17 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is appreciated for general use because of its reasonable portability, good screen quality, and a decent CPU and RAM setup that can handle everyday tasks, though its battery life is average. The HP Omen 17, with a higher resolution screen and a more powerful CPU, offers superior performance for more demanding applications and has better heat management but is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and HP Omen 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 5 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,359 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aorus 5
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
HP Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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